Get Cozy with a Simple Garlic & Butter Pasta Sauce | Amanda Messes Up in the Kitchen

Boil water in a pot for pasta.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Add 1 pound of spaghetti to the pot and stir to prevent sticking.

In a separate 5.2 sauce pan, melt 1/4 pound of butter.

Add a whole head of garlic to the melted butter and let it soften for 3 to 7 minutes.

Keep an eye on the garlic to ensure it sizzles without browning, adjusting the heat as necessary.

Once the garlic is lightly golden, pour the garlic and butter mixture into a serving bowl to stop the cooking process.

Drain the pasta, leaving some liquid for the sauce.

Add the drained pasta to the bowl with the garlic butter mixture.

Mix in chopped parsley and a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese, along with a little reserved pasta water to thicken the sauce.

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